mlpstudio

Location:   50 Main Street, Garforth, Leeds. LS25 1AA 

About the studio….  

Large, well equipped space with separate changing rooms, Customer seating area, Kitchen with Microwave, and Toilets. Everything you need for a successful photo session or training workshop   Perfect for amateur and professional photographers.   Small groups welcome, including Photographic Clubs and Societies.   

The 9m x 7m shooting area is perfect for Fashion shoots, commercial photography, portraits, headshots, and family/group photos.    

The colorama backdrops allow for easy changing of backgrounds and offer a range of colours.    

The studio is totally private.     We also like to laugh a lot and make a great cuppa!!    

Equipment Details:    

Flash units:  

• 4 x Bowens 500, 2x Interfit 3x Portaflash.     
• 3x Snoot, 4x Softboxes, 2x reflectors,  
• 1x Beauty Dish,
• boom, several brollies, barn doors, honeycombs, gels, etc.    
• 6 multi channel wireless triggers.    

Backdrops:    

• Paper: Brown, White, Blue, Pink, Charcoa, Green Screenl (Colorama – Studio Backgrounds supported by Manfrotto Autopole system. Width approx. 3m)    
• Fabric: White, Black, Blue (mottled)   
• Scenes: Printed backdrops with a variety of 'locations' 

Props:  

• Various chairs, stools, cushions, fabrics, parasols, dried flowers,    

Changing room:   Models have use of a changing and make-up area – plus, we have a range of clothes, including: high quality Axfords corsets, dresses and lingerie, swimwear. Use of wardrobe £10 per hour.    

If great images and quality training in a practical and supportive environment is your aim, we’re more than ready to help you achieve it.    

Travel:  

• 5 Mins from M1. Free parking.  
• 10 mins from Leeds City Rail Station to Garforth Station.
• FREE Parking    

Studio Hire:   Mike Lester Photography’s Studio facilities (Lighting, Backdrops, Props & Wardrobe) are available for hire on a ‘self drive’ basis.  

Not sure how to use a studio or lights? Lighting tuition is available – visit my website for details of my lighting courses.   

Rates:  

Studio facilities only  

• £20 per hour (minimum 2 hours)  
• £120 per day (9am – 5pm)  
• Evenings: £40 (7pm to 9pm)    

Studio with model:   £40 per hour (min 2 hours)  

Small group bookings accepted.    

Customers are required to maintain appropriate Health and Safety standards at all times.

Damage to equipment, premises or any other items belonging to Mike Lester Photography must be paid for in full prior to leaving the studio. 

In order to be fair to other customers who may have booked services immediately before or after your time-slot, please ensure that you include time for preparation or packing up within your agreed ‘time-slot’. Please do not expect to have access to, or use of the studio prior to or beyond the times agreed. (See Terms & Conditions)  

Terms & Conditions  

Please ensure that you have read the full Terms & Conditions available on my website (mikelesterphotography.co.uk) , specifically paragraph 13.   “The studio is only available to the customer between the times specified in the booking details. Use of the studio beyond the specified times will incur additional charges at a rate of £25 per hour or part. Customers are required to adhere to health and safety guidelines within the studio. All reasonable efforts shall be made to ensure their own safety and those of others. The customer is responsible for the behaviour of any additional persons accompanying him/her. Damage or breakages are not included within the hire fee and must be paid for prior to the completion of the booking/leaving the premises.”    

To Book:   Please use the contact MLP by email or telephone…. All bookings require a minimum £25 deposit.